California Today: A Harris Ally Says Biden Broke a Promise

Today's top stories from California.

December 5, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times A Harris Ally Says Biden Broke a Promise An interview with Senator Laphonza Butler, Democrat of California, during her final week in the Senate. Read more More California News Gunman Shoots 2 Kindergartners at Rural Christian School in Targeted Attack The gunman at the Feather River Adventist School in Oroville, Calif., later died of what appeared to have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the authorities said. What to Know About Hannah Kobayashi, Who Was Reported Missing in California The search drew national attention after she flew from Maui to Los Angeles and did not board a connecting flight to New York. The police later said she had crossed into Mexico on foot. E.P.A. Again Seeks Limits on a Harmful Pesticide After a court overturned a ban, the agency has proposed restricting chlorpyrifos to 11 food crops, illustrating the limits of federal regulation. California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race. Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds Labor and delivery units are losing money and struggling to find staff, in rural areas and large cities alike. How Many Clubs Does One Jet Set Need? Jeff Klein, the hotelier who turned Tower Bar into a Los Angeles institution, has opened a $40 million private club at the beach. Frieze Fair Further Cements Los Angeles as an International Art Capital The sixth edition of the fair in February will have considerably more attendees from Latin America, Europe and Asia. Jewelry Brand Dreams Up Animals From Outer Space A capsule collection from the Los Angeles brand Polly Wales offers charms, rings and more in the shapes of four wacky creatures. Local Conditions Look up the heat index in your area using The Times's heat tracker. See active fires using The Times's wildfire tracker. Today's Recipe Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff. Espagueti Verde (Creamy Roasted Poblano Pasta)  By Paola Briseño-González 45 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings Play a Game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for California Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving California Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018